World news: Indonesian football match stampede death toll hits 174, with fears it will rise further
The death toll from panic at an Indonesian football match on Saturday has risen to 174, most of whom were trampled to death after police fired tear gas to dispel riots, making it one of the deadliest sports events in the world.Disappointed after their team’s loss, thousands of Arema supporters, known as “Aremania”, reacted by throwing bottles and other objects at players and football officials.
Riot officers responded by firing tear gas, including towards the stadium’s stands, causing panic among the crowd. Tear gas is banned at football stadiums by Fifa. He said the death toll is likely to increase because many of the approximately 180 injured who are receiving intensive treatment at various hospitals are deteriorating.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo expressed his deep condolences for the dead in televised comments on Sunday.
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